Mexx 2016 EDT

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LOOK UP NOW: Life Is Surprising For Him

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Mexx LOOK UP NOW: Life Is Surprising For Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. LOOK UP NOW: Life Is Surprising For Him opens with Green Notes and Pear, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Patchouli, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Mexx's LOOK UP NOW: Life Is Surprising For Him carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a fleeting green freshie. Pleasant enough, but don't expect it to stick around. It's universally agreeable if you're into that sort of thing on a basic level.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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LOOK UP NOW: Life Is Surprising For Him Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes53%
Pear47%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley40%
Patchouli31%
Water Lily29%
Baseas listed
Cedar39%
Amber33%
Musk28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally poor longevity, makes it a safe bet for casual wear and the office, where subtlety is often key. You wouldn't pick this for a date or formal event; it simply doesn't have the depth or staying power.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a crisp, juicy burst of green pear, immediately bright and invigorating. The heart quickly transitions to a clean, aquatic white floral blend of lily of the valley and water lily, lending a dewy, translucent quality. The base notes of musk, cedar, and amber are meant to provide an anchor, but they're so subtle you might just miss them, leaving a whisper of clean woodiness in its wake.

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